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| Helsinki Strings | |
|---|---|
| String youth orchestra | |
| Native name | Helsingin juniorijouset |
| Former name | Helsinki Junior Strings |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Principal conductor | Jukka Rantamäki |
| Website | www |
The Helsinki Strings (Finnish: 'Helsingin juniorijouset') is a string youth orchestra in Helsinki, Finland.[1]
The orchestra was founded in 1972 by Géza and Csaba Szilvay, who conducted it until their retirement in 2010.[2] The present[when?] conductor is Jukka Rantamäki.[3]